Neo-natal environments

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Doctor Robert White of the Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, is conducting research into the effects of day and night lighting and low noise on the development of babies in special care units. Observations are made from babies' reactions to stimuli such as stroking and blood sampling. A preliminary result shows that darkening a room can encourage the babies' wellbeing and enable parents to relax with the baby. Half of nurses preferred constant bright light to better observe the babies' condition.

author: Tetlow, Karin
Research, Neonatal intensive care, Environmental psychology

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Cardiopet: Little Falls, New Jersey

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Hugh A Boyd, Architects executed the design and interiors of Cardiopet, one of the nation's first long-distance diagnostic and referral centers for small animals. The two-story center includes three surgeries, kennels, exam rooms, offices, visitors' room and a penthouse with kitchenette, conference room and eating area. The designing firm studied a number of larger, new Jersey-based veterinary clinics and studied guidebooks published by professional veterinary associations to conceptualize the center.

author: Tetlow, Karin
Services, Veterinary hospitals, Hugh A. Boyd, Architects, Cardiopet

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Anchorage Primary Care Center

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The Anchorage Primary Care Center in Anchorage, AL, was created and designed with the aim of making it an acceptable environment for the state's native peoples. Composed of a pharmacy, radiology, laboratories, clinics for women, pediatrics, mental health and family medicine, a wellness center and a space for the practice of plant-based medicine, the center is a circular two-story atrium with window glasses etched with healing plants and covered rooftop mechanical equipment.

author: Tetlow, Karin
Production management, Medical centers, Hospitals, Cover Story, Architectural firms, Architectural services, Anchorage, Alaska, Anchorage Primary Care Center, Koonce Pfeffer Inc.

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